Duration course
1 day
WJA certificate
SA
Validity of certificate
3 years
Location
Languages
English - other languages upon request
Water Jetting Safety Awareness
The entry-level course is Water Jetting Safety Awareness. This is a mandatory one-day class-based course covering all main areas of water jetting operation and safety, including types of water jetting, water pressure and flow rates, risk assessment, and the use of safety clothing.
The Safety Awareness course on its own is non-operational, To become operational you will be required to sit one of the WJA module courses.
During the course, delegates must pass a multiple choice questionnaire. The Water Jetting Safety Awareness course must be retaken every three years to retain registration with the WJA.
We strongly recommend that operatives should combine the Water Jetting Safety Awareness course with a relevant practical course to obtain the most thorough instruction in safe and effective water jetting.
Should your card be expiring soon, please book your course.
Topics
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Introduction to water jetting
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WJA Codes of Practice
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Water jetting – types of pumps
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Water jetting system types & Safety devices
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Hoses and ancillary equipment
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Types of water jetting nozzles
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Team roles and responsibilities (Including minimum team numbers)
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Accidents, Hygiene procedures and what to do in an accident
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Health and Safety
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Job design
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PPE
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Surface preparation
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Drain & sewer
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Tube & pipe
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Hydrodemolition
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Introduction to water jetting
-
WJA Codes of Practice
-
Water jetting – types of pumps
-
Water jetting system types & Safety devices
-
Hoses and ancillary equipment
-
Types of water jetting nozzles
-
Team roles and responsibilities (Including minimum team numbers)
-
Accidents, Hygiene procedures and what to do in an accident
-
Health and Safety
-
Job design
-
PPE
-
Surface preparation
-
Drain & sewer
-
Tube & pipe
-
Hydrodemolition
Specifications
The Safety Awareness course is a one day training, theoretical exam will be done simultaneously.
This course is mandatory and on its own non-operational. If the Water Jetting Safety Awareness course is successfully completed, candidates can learn hands-on skills by attending specific training courses that include practical instruction.
The following requirements must be met:
- To be at least 16 years of age and employed by a company or in a structured training course
- To be at least 18 years of age if unemployed or not on a structured training course
- To be able to understand English – other languages upon request
Course outline for candidates
Click the link for the Safety Awareness course outline: https://waterjetting.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SA-Course-Outline-for-Candidate-2023-1.pdf
HASWA 74
Assists in the compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA 74). High pressure water jetting is very hazardous; therefore, it is a requirement for anyone involved in water jetting to have knowledge and understanding of the hazards involved in water jetting so they can operate safely.